Things to Do Around Davis – October, 23, 2015 – Tandem Weekend Guide
There is so much to do in and around Davis this week. Check out the links belows to plan your whole weekend and beyond. If we’ve missed a best thing to do in Davis, CA, please let us know.
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Live Davis Events
Davis, CA Live Events from Tandem Properties‘ Friends at The Davis Dirt
Friday, October 23, 2015
| Folk Music Jam Session Wyatt Deck, Davis CA Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally over the lunch hour. All skill levels are welcome, and listeners are invited. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
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| Arann Harris & the Farm Band Mondavi Center, Davis CA In Corin Courtyard. See Mondavi’s website for details. 6:30 pm |
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| Mnozil Brass Mondavi Center, Davis CA See Mondavi’s website for details. 6:30 pm |
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Paint & Sip Art Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA Paint & sip art workshop led by Lisa. Painting of the Parisian Night. October special pricing, $30 per guest, $3 glass of wine, $4 glass of Sangria. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Author Event: Unfinished Business The Avid Reader, Davis CA Local debut author Susan Curry reads, discusses, and signs her murder mystery novel. 7:30 pm |
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Cult Babies + Kaz Mirblouk + Pastel Dream Third Space, Davis CA KDVS & Third Space Art Collective present. Cult Babies (Vancouver, BC) is one of Canada’s premier psych bands spreading their acid drenched melodies, fuzzed soaked guitars, and theremin infused sermons. Kaz Mirblouk (Davis, CA) is a local garage psych trio. Pastel Dream (Davis, CA) is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Caitlyn Whitfield. She seamlessly melds tranquil vocals and melodic guitar riffs in a blanket of hazy reverb. All ages, no alcohol. Doors open @ 7p, show starts @ 8p. 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
| Front Country Palms Playhouse, Winters CA The Bay Area’s Front Country has quickly become one of the country’s top young bluegrass bands. 8:00 pm |
Saturday, October 24, 2015
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Farmers Market Central Park, Davis CA Support your local farmers. Seasonal produce, baked goods, hot food-to-go & more. 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Arboretum Plant Sale UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA The famous Arboretum all stars + others will be on sale. You can become a new member at the door and save! At the Teaching Nursery. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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High School Robotics Competition Davis High School, Davis CA The world champion Citrus Circuits host an FRC robotics competition for 40 high school teams. A food truck will be parked in the Davis High parking lot from 11a-3p. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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UC Davis Arboretum Plant Sale UC Davis Arboretum, Davis CA Shop from thousands of regionally-appropriate, low-water plants sure to make your yard shine! At the Arboretum Teaching Nursery on Garrod Dr. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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Join the PCC Stewardship Team! Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Davis CA Putah Creek Council is hosting a once-a-year training for the Putah Creek Council Stewardship Team. Creek and nature lovers of all backgrounds are invited to join. Read more and sign up here: https://www.putahcreekcouncil.org/civicrm/event/info?id=634&reset=1. 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Workshop: Propagation Made Simple Central Park Gardens, Davis CA Would you like more of a favorite plant, grow something you have admired in a neighbor’s garden, or make gifts of your favorite plants? UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, Jim Fowler, demonstrates techniques of home plant propagation. 9:30 am – 10:30 am |
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Children’s Book Illustration Workshop Pence Gallery, Davis CA Julia Cairns is an illustrator from Santa Fe who is coming to teach a workshop at the Pence! Please sign up by Oct. 20. 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Triple Treat Trunk Show The Wardrobe, Davis CA Triple Treat Trunk Show featuring Sympli fashions, Escape from Paris jewelry, and Italca scarves. Join for this very special Trunk Show. It will, indeed, be a Treat! 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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Davis Origami Group Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Celebrate World Origami Day! The first hour is for beginners. Open to all ages and abilities 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Free Ballet Conditioning class Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA Participants should have basic ballet knowledge/experience. Please call to reserve your spot,  530.756.3949 or email [email protected]
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
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Voice of the Wood Family Halloween Show Davis Arts Center, Davis CA A spooky-kooky vaudevillian show for people of all ages. Featuring low-tech fun, audience participation, songs, skits, stories and shenanigans. Starring Heidi Bekebrede, Dianna Craig and special guest, Nick Carvajal. Wear a costume & get $2 off! 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| The Hey-Nows! Sudwerk Dock Store, Davis CA The cooler evenings with great live music and a hand crafted brew. As it should be. 5:00 pm |
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| Dance Your Socks Off! Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA Dancers aged 13+ are invited to boo-gie the night away. Costumes are encouraged, but no shoes on the dance floor. $10 suggested donation – proceeds benefit the 11D project. Water provided for re-filling bottles. 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
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Paint & Sip Art Workshop Cork It Again, Davis CA Paint & sip art workshop led by Vivian. Painting of the Cherry Blossom Haze. October special pricing, $30 per guest, $3 glass of wine, $4 glass of Sangria. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
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Author Event: When Europe was a Prison Camp The Avid Reader, Davis CA Author Peter Schrag reads, discusses, and signs his book of father and son memoirs. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
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Local Live Music Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Thanks, Woodstock’s, for providing yet another venue to enjoy live music in Davis! Every Saturday. Artists TBA. 9:00 pm |
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DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens. 11:00 pm |
Sunday, October 25, 2015
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High School Robotics Competition Davis High School, Davis CA The world champion Citrus Circuits host an FRC robotics competition for 40 high school teams. A food truck will be parked in the Davis High parking lot from 11a-3p. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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Children’s Book Illustration Workshop Pence Gallery, Davis CA Julia Cairns is an illustrator from Santa Fe who is coming to teach a workshop at the Pence! Please sign up by Oct. 20. 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Voice of the Wood Family Halloween Show Davis Arts Center, Davis CA A spooky-kooky vaudevillian show for people of all ages. Featuring low-tech fun, audience participation, songs, skits, stories and shenanigans. Starring Heidi Bekebrede, Dianna Craig and special guest, Nick Carvajal. Wear a costume & get $2 off! 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Cirque Mechanics Mondavi Center, Davis CA See Mondavi’s website for details. 3:00 pm |
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Live Jazz Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Every 4th Sunday. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
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International Folk Dancing Davis Arts Center, Davis CA Dancing every Sunday. Instruction, reviews, and requests of beginning to advanced level dances from around the world. First time free. Then payment by punch card. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| The Kinsey Sicks Palms Playhouse, Winters CA For over 20 years America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet, The Kinsey Sicks, has served up a feast of music and comedy. Their award-winning a cappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag have earned the Kinsey Sicks a diverse and devoted following. 7:00 pm |
Monday, October 26, 2015
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Performers’ Circle Village Homes Community Center, Davis CA All performers welcome! Music, dance, poetry, spoken word, mime, etc. 4th Monday of every month. 6:45p-7:15p open mic sign-ups, 7:15p-8:15p open mic, 8:30p-9p featured performer, Five Three Oh! Acoustic trio recently released their first CD, “Simple.”
6:45 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Anssi Karttunen Mondavi Center, Davis CA See Mondavi’s website for details. 7:00 pm |
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| Anssi Karttunen, solo cello Mondavi Center, Davis CA Kaija Saariaho: Spins and Spells, Luciano Berio: Les mots sont allés.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
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Pub Quiz DeVere’s Irish Pub, Davis CA The place to be on Monday evening…your Quizmaster, Dr. Andy, hosts a weekly celebration of knowledge, strategy and entertainment. Teams of up to 6 players. Arrive by 6p to secure a table. 7:00 pm |
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Book Club: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children The Avid Reader, Davis CA The Avid Reader Book Club’s October selection is “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs. Everyone welcome. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
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New Parent Network Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA An informal gathering in the Co-op Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.) for new & expecting parents and their little ones! Refreshments provided. 10:00 am – 11:30 am |
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Re-presenting Ourselves C.N. Gorman Museum, Davis CA This panel discussion with visiting scholars Leonie Pihama, Rihi Te Nana, and Ngaropi Cameron explores a range of sites through which Maori Traditional Knowledge is expressed as a means by which to re-present ourselves. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| How To Poison Proof Your Home for Your Pets Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Explorit Science Center sponsors this talk by Professor Robert Poppenga. The best way to prevent pet poisonings is to know what the common poisoning hazards are for pets around homes and yards. You might be surprised at how many plants, foods, and chemicals can make your pet sick. Learn what to do in case you think your pet has been poisoned. Acting fast can mean the difference between a good and a bad outcome. 6:00 pm |
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Salsa Tuesday The Graduate, Davis CA With DJ Miguel. Dance lessons at 9:30p w/Cori from Barbara’s Dancing Tonight. 18+. 9:30 pm |
| Trivia Night Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Popular place to show off your smarts. Get there early to find a table. 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm |
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
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Toddler Play Group Davis Food Co-op, Davis CA A meet-up group for toddlers and their parents. Meet new friends & schmooze about the joys and challenges of parenting toddlers. In the Teaching Kitchen (537 G St.). Snacks provided. 9:00 am – 10:30 am |
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Farmers Mkt. & Picnic in the Park Central Park, Davis CA Shop the farmers market and enjoy a picnic with bouncy houses, carousel, a climbing wall, and live music. Every Wednesday. Music line-up: 10/7 The Undulations (Post-Modern Swing/Dixieland), 10/14 The Road Crew (Folk Rock), 10/21 Odd Man Out (Folk/’60s & ’70s Rock), 10/28 The Sharks (’60s Rock Instrumentals). 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
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Unofficial Scrabble Club Central Park, Davis CA It’s Scrabble time! Play Scrabble with fun people. All levels are welcome. Bring your board if you can. 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm |
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Halloween Bike Ride Ken’s Bike, Ski, Board, Davis CA Like to wear a Halloween costume and ride your bike? Join Ken’s Bike & Ski for a fun casual bike ride around Davis. Don’t forget to give your bike a costume. For more information contact Ken’s Bike and Ski at 650 G St., 758-3223. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Panel Discussion: Spooky Stories from Returned Volunteers UC Davis Campus, Davis CA Celebrate the spirit of Halloween, and discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Learn about the spooky, rewarding and inspirational moments, have your questions answered and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Meet @ South Hall, room 229. 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
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| Open Mic Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis CA Comedy, music, poetry…now is your chance to show it off. 8:00 pm |
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Trivia Night Ketmoree Thai Restaurant, Davis CA Check FB page for theme. All ages. Every Wednesday. Purchase required. Cheap appetizer & drink specials available to trivia goers & happy hour starts @ 9p. 8:00 pm |
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Trivia Night Krush Burger, Davis CA Put on your thinking cap! Every Wednesday. $5 minimum purchase to participate. All ages. 9:00 pm |
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Evan Daly Our House, Davis CA And his Blues band. 9:30 pm |
Thursday, October 29, 2015
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Chamber Music of Johannes Brahms Mondavi Center, Davis CA Andrei Baumann, piano, has performed extensively in the USA, Europe, Canada and Venezuela. As a winner of the 2009 Borromeo String Quartet Guest Artist Award, he performed in Jordan Hall in 2009. His made his Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall in 2008 with violinist Lily Francis as part of the Distinctive Debuts series. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Hoop Dance Class Pamela Trokanski Performing Arts Center, Davis CA The Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop is celebrating National Arts Month in October with an assortment of free classes. Class size is limited so call to reserve a spot (530) 756-3949 or email [email protected]. For kids 7+.
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
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NaNoWriMo Pre-Planning Event Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, Davis CA Participants of National Novel Writing Month are invited to attend a “plan-in” geared toward planning their novels for November. For more information on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), visit www.nanowrimo.org. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Howl-O-Ween X The Graduate, Davis CA Starring LoCash + Jackie Lee + Hero’s Last Mission. 18 & Over Show. Doors 9p. $15 adv/$20 door/$35 adv VIP/$40 door VIP. 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
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Trivia Night Woodstock’s Pizza, Davis CA Get your team of 3-6 to Woodstocks for great prizes & fun! Every Thursday. 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
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DJ Smilez Our House, Davis CA The kitchen closes and the dance floor opens. 11:00 pm |
UC Davis Athletics: THIS WEEK’S UC DAVIS ATHLETICS SCHEDULE (click this link to see full schedule)
October 2015 |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 01 Women’s Soccer Cal Poly W, 1-0 (2OT) Aggie Soccer Field  Men’s Soccer UC Riverside W, 2-0 Riverside, Calif. |
02 Field Hockey No 10 Stanford L, 2-1 Aggie Field Hockey Facility Women’s Tennis Cal Fall Invitational All Day Berkeley, Calif. Men’s Tennis Aggie Invitational All Day Davis, Calif. |
03 Cross Country Capital Cross Challenge Men: 7th; Women: 8th Sacramento, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Air Force W, 11-10 (SV) USAFA, Colo. Football Montana L, 27-13 Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball UC Irvine W, 3-1 Davis, Calif. Men’s Soccer Cal State Fullerton L, 1-0 Fullerton, Calif. Men’s Tennis Aggie Invitational All Day Davis, Calif. Women’s Tennis Cal Fall Invitational All Day Berkeley, Calif. |
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| 04 Women’s Soccer CSUN T, 0-0 (2OT) Aggie Soccer Field Field Hockey California L, 1-0 Aggie Field Hockey Facility Men’s Tennis Aggie Invitational All Day Davis, Calif. Women’s Tennis Cal Fall Invitational All Day Berkeley, Calif. |
05 Women’s Golf Windy City Classic 12th of 15 (36 of 54 holes) Chicago, Ill. |
06 Women’s Golf Windy City Classic 12th of 15 (Final) Chicago, Ill. |
07 | 08 Men’s Soccer CSUN 4:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball UC Santa Barbara 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
09 Field Hockey UMass-Lowell 1:00 PM Aggie Field Hockey Facility Women’s Soccer Cal State Fullerton 7:00 PM Fullerton, Calif. Women’s Tennis Saint Marys Fall Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif. Men’s Tennis UCSB Classic All Day Santa Barbara, Calif. |
10 Men’s Water Polo West Valley College 9:00 AM Davis, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Alumni 11:00 AM Davis, Calif. Men’s Soccer UC Irvine 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Football Northern Arizona Homecoming 4:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal State Fullerton 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. (Hickey Gym) Men’s Tennis UCSB Classic All Day Santa Barbara, Calif. Women’s Tennis Saint Marys Fall Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif. |
| 11 Women’s Soccer UC Riverside 1:00 PM Riverside, Calif. Women’s Tennis Saint Marys Fall Invitational All Day Moraga, Calif. Men’s Tennis UCSB Classic All Day Santa Barbara, Calif. |
12 Men’s Golf Alister MacKenzie Invitational All Day Fairfax, Calif. |
13 Men’s Golf Alister MacKenzie Invitational All Day Fairfax, Calif. |
14 Men’s Soccer Cal Poly 3:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
15 | 16 Women’s Volleyball Hawaii 10:00 PM Honolulu, Hawaii |
17 Men’s Water Polo Santa Clara 12:00 PM Davis, Calif. Football Northern Colorado 12:05 PM Greeley, Colo. Men’s Soccer Sacramento State 3:00 PM Davis, Calif. Cross Country Santa Clara Bronco Invitational TBA Sunnyvale, Calif. Cross Country NCAA Pre-Nationals TBA Louisville, Ky. |
| 18 Men’s Water Polo Concordia Irvine 12:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Soccer UC Santa Barbara 1:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field Field Hockey Pacific 2:00 PM Stockton, Calif. Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate All Day Stanford, Calif. |
19 Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate All Day Stanford, Calif. |
20 Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate All Day Stanford, Calif. |
21 Men’s Soccer UC Santa Barbara 7:00 PM Santa Barbara, Calif. |
22 Women’s Soccer Hawaii 4:00 PM Aggie Soccer Field Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regionals All Day Seattle, Wash. |
23 Field Hockey Stanford 6:00 PM Stanford, Calif. Women’s Volleyball UC Riverside 7:00 PM Riverside, Calif. Women’s Tennis USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championship All Day Stanford, Calif. Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regionals All Day Seattle, Wash. |
24 Men’s Water Polo Brown 9:20 AM Santa Clara, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Bucknell 1:20 PM Santa Clara, Calif. Men’s Soccer Sacramento State 3:00 PM Sacramento, Calif. Football Southern Utah 4:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Cal State Fullerton 7:00 PM Fullerton, Calif. Women’s Tennis USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championship All Day Stanford, Calif. Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regionals All Day Seattle, Wash. |
| 25 Men’s Water Polo St Francis 8:00 AM Santa Clara, Calif. Men’s Water Polo Harvard 1:20 PM Santa Clara, Calif. Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regionals All Day Seattle, Wash. Women’s Tennis USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championship All Day Stanford, Calif. |
26 Men’s Tennis ITA Northwest Regionals All Day Seattle, Wash. Women’s Tennis USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championship All Day Stanford, Calif. |
27 Women’s Tennis USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championship All Day Stanford, Calif. |
28 Men’s Soccer Cal Poly 7:00 PM San Luis Obispo, Calif. |
29 Women’s Soccer Long Beach State 6:00 PM Long Beach, Calif. Women’s Volleyball CSUN 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. |
30 Field Hockey California 3:00 PM Aggie Field Hockey Facility Swimming & Diving Nevada 5:00 PM Reno, Nev. Men’s Water Polo Fresno Pacific 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Tennis Pacific Tiger Invitational All Day Stockton, Calif. |
31 Swimming & Diving Loyola Marymount 1:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Soccer UC Santa Barbara 2:00 PM Davis, Calif. Women’s Volleyball Long Beach State 7:00 PM Davis, Calif. Men’s Tennis Pacific Tiger Invitational All Day Stockton, Calif. Cross Country Big West Conference Championships TBA Riverside, Calif. |
Movies: DAVIS, CA Movie Showtimes
Davis Varsity Theatre
616 Second Street, Davis, CA, United States – (530) 758-5284
(530) 758-5284 Regal Davis Stadium 5
420 G Street, Davis, CA, United States – (844) 462-7342 ext. 1705